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GOP Rep. Stockman raffles Bushmaster AR-15 rifle

Rep. Steve Stockman, R-Texas, is a noted critic of President Obama -- especially when it comes to guns. So it's probably not a surprise that Stockman is raffling a Bushmaster AR-15 rifle with a jab at the

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Rep. Steve Stockman, R-Texas, is a noted critic of President Obama — especially when it comes to guns.

So it's probably not a surprise that Stockman is raffling a Bushmaster AR-15 rifle with a jab at the president: "Grab this gun before Obama does!"

The drawing is being run by Stockman's re-election campaign, which has been promoting the free raffle via Twitter posts for weeks. On the campaign's website, Stockman says the rifle is "almost impossible to find in stores and the No. 1 firearm on the gun banners' wish list!"

You don't need to be an IRS agent to get your own Bushmaster AR-15. I'm giving one away for FREE on July 4! Sign up! stockman2014.com/ar-15-entry/

The disclaimer on the raffle entry notes that the military-style rifle must be purchased through a licensed firearms dealer and the prizewinner will be subjected to a background check. The drawing is July 4.

When the Senate was considering a proposal to ban assault weapons, Stockman vowed he would take steps to block it if it came to the House of Representatives. The measure by Sen Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., which would have banned all AR-type rifles among other firearms, was rejected by the Senate.

The Texas congressman isn't the only Republican with a gun-themed campaign event.

GOP congressional candidate Bob Barr, who is seeking a political comeback in Georgia, is holding a June 20 fundraiser that has a "gunpowderish flavor," says the Atlanta Journal-Constituton. Items up for auction include a deer hunt, turkey hunt, a gun safe and gun parts.

Rocker Ted Nugent is also throwing in an autographed trophy skull at the Barr auction. He and Barr are board members of the National Rifle Association.